Lead Lifeguard/ Seasonal Aquatics Manager

The aquatics manager is responsible for all operations relating to using and using a complex’s aquatic facilities to promote the users' safety, convenience, and enjoyment. Roles of the aquatic manager include but are not limited to participating in the development of programs, handling various swimming activities, and maintaining and supervising the aquatic facilities. Duties are performed under the management of General Manager. The aquatics manager must thoroughly know the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, and other swimming pool equipment.

Minimum Qualifications
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Required.
• Current CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications Required.
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (APO).

Physical Demands
• Ability to react to emergencies by quick movements, strenuous activity, and occasionally assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths.
• Work is performed outdoors and involves personal contact with the public.
• Work schedule is highly irregular and may involve evening and night work.
• Holiday work is expected.
• May involve exposure to harmful chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications
• Previous lifeguarding experience
• Certified Pool Operators Certification

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies by activating the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Coordinates daily scheduling and operations for Lifeguard staff.
• Schedules maintenance, repairs, and adjustments to pool operations
• Performs personnel training sessions in subjects related to the aquatic field.
• Participates in the organization and promotion of swimming programs.
• Teaches and supervises various swimming activities such as learning to swim, swimming techniques, individualized and group lessons, swim clinics, water sports, special events or occasions recreation and public swimming, diving lessons, and other activities.
• Communicate and enforce all pool policies and rules professionally.
• Dress and appearance are consistent with SSCC standards, including wearing your swimsuit, guard
shirt, whistle, and tube while on duty.
• Conducts and analyzes water tests and readings
• Conduct pool inspections, complete pool chemical logs, and report imbalances or concerns to the supervisor.
• Proper radio protocol and timely response, including radio communication to the front
desk, building managers, and direct supervisors.
• Coordinates and prepares clean up and maintenance of the aquatic facility in weather situations such as thunderstorms and tornadoes.
• Record daily participation numbers and complete daily cleaning assignments.
• Attend and participate in regular in-service training.
• Provide a welcoming environment for all patrons.
• Document any incidents and injuries.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace
• Perform other duties as assigned

Staff Development:
• Must act and represent SSCC in a positive and professional manner
• Maintain a standard of performance on daily tasks.
• Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings for all areas necessary.
• Maintain communication with other Aquatics Team members and your supervisors.
• Communicate clear and concise information to patrons, students, emergency medical service personnel, and police services.
• Adhere to all SSCC guidelines and non-negotiables.

Criteria for Success:
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies through knowledge and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Ability to enforce pool policies while providing high customer service to students, faculty/staff, and community members.
• Ability to display a positive attitude toward all patrons and SSCC staff.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and balance professional and personal commitments.
• Arrives prepared and on time for work and consistently demonstrates service excellence.
• Able to assess a situation and make an informed decision independently.
• Ability to work as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff, and management.
• Positively promotes SSCC to peers and patrons and is involved throughout campus.

Transferrable skills
• Communication
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Understanding and appreciation for human differences

Evaluation based on self, peer, and supervisor.
Minimum work: 40 hours per week. 

• Civic responsibility
• Effective leadership
• Change management
• Conflict management
• Customer Service